loricatus

loricatus

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  1. Stool sample for Micro class?????

    loricatus replied to RXtech's topic in General Students

    With the specific requirements given for the acorn, I am thinking your professor has some sort of a problem--perhaps, a fecal fettish of sorts. Just can't understand why no substitutes. You might...

  2. thinking of quitting job after a week. is that ethical?

    loricatus replied to sushi4breakfast's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It is better to quit early on since it is just not a good fit. You say that you feel guilty because of all the training they are giving you. How much time could they have really invested in you in...

  3. Patient request you not take care of them?

    loricatus replied to Cambria1023's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't read throug this thread yet; so, forgive me if I repeat another response. Be grateful & happy that you don't have to care for the patient who requests you not taking care of

  4. Leaving the Inner-city-ER-guilt? Advice please..

    loricatus replied to RNAsh's topic in Emergency

    It sems like you have given your best to that hospital-you can only do so much. If management was concerned about giving good patient care, you would not be so understaffed, since I am sure that...

  5. Stool sample for Micro class?????

    loricatus replied to RXtech's topic in General Students

    That is one gross requirement you have. Would you actually fail the class if you happen to be constipated? Please be sure you don't get pulled over by the cops while driving your sample to class....

  6. Patient or Client??? Which do you say?

    loricatus replied to Olive Oyl's topic in General Nursing

    I refuse to call a patient a client. To me saying 'client' implies I have a business relation with them, which I certainly do not. I think this term was developed either by hospitals who view...

  7. Travel Nurse question NYC?

    loricatus replied to tab65's topic in New York Nursing

    Sorry, you either heard this wrong or the company is scamming you. First, the 50 miile rule (which really is a misnomer) is used by some companies & hospitals for not paying housng for a...

  8. Who do I give my resignation letter to?

    loricatus replied to irish123's topic in General Nursing

    Give the original to your NM & mail a copy to HR with tracking or return receipt requested. Also, make sure that you know your hospital's policy for the amount of notice needed. It can vary from...

  9. New York Downtown Hospital

    loricatus replied to Sammi15's topic in New York Nursing

    Worked there. Really miss the smoothies & the gift shop. Great

  10. question?

    loricatus replied to amzyRN's topic in Emergency

    Some of the skills you aquire will be applicable, others will hold you back. This is probably what the other poster was referring to when saying it is a whole different ball game. For the ER, you...

  11. New York Downtown Hospital

    loricatus replied to Sammi15's topic in New York Nursing

    Which LI hospital did you go with? Glad to here that everything worked out well for

  12. What Do I Do Now???

    loricatus replied to neurorn6's topic in Travel

    Why don't you look at this as an opportunity to do some bargaining. Remember that the recruiter doesn't want to lose the contract altogether; so, taking less of a cut (profit) might just be better...

  13. New Jersey or New York?

    loricatus replied to Riverhopper's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I have to disagree with you about endorsement in NJ is easier than in NY. I have found the exact opposite. NY was a relatively easy endorsement compared with what Jersey requires. I actually gavve...

  14. Forced to resign, looking for new job

    loricatus replied to mondkmondk's topic in General Nursing

    Glad to hear it. Wishing the best for

  15. Here Comes Ike!

    loricatus replied to HouTx's topic in General Nursing

    Here's a cut and paste of the email I rec'd: Hurricane Ike request for Nursing Volunteers Please read the message below: Sent: Tue Sep 09 09:53:21 2008 Subject: Immediate Request for Nurses To...

  16. Why am I not getting time and a half for overtime??

    loricatus replied to oldladyRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    Used to be that way; but, not any

  17. What is going on???

    loricatus replied to RNontheroad's topic in Travel

    The higher paying assignments now seem to be with rapid response. Two companies that specialize in this are Fastaff & On Assignment. The more perks you want (furnished housing, rental car,...

  18. Forced to resign, looking for new job

    loricatus replied to mondkmondk's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the others about goining the ADA route. In the meantime, why don't you try to sign up with a few per diem agencies so you can choose your hours and days of work? Some of the ones that...

  19. Here Comes Ike!

    loricatus replied to HouTx's topic in General Nursing

    Just got an email from Christus Health that they need volunteers for 36 hours to be in San Antonio tomorrow, then to be bused to the costal areas and assist with evacuation of patients. Seems like it...

  20. Foot Detox

    loricatus replied to country mom's topic in General Nursing

    So funny you brought this up. My husband came home with a box of those detox foot pads all happy that he was taking an active interest in our health. I turned to him and told him that we aren't...

  21. Having pooping issues!!!

    loricatus replied to locolorenzo22's topic in General Nursing

    Can you go into more details about the type of massage you are referring

  22. Pathphys argument

    loricatus replied to cmonkey's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    When I read this I was also thinking of a dual diagnosis. You seem on track with the meningitis; but, in addition, he could also have a concussion from the trauma. Only the late stages of increased...

  23. need knowlwdge re knee surg

    loricatus replied to TopazLover's topic in Orthopedic

    So glad to hear that everything is going

  24. brown nosing

    loricatus replied to bthsp's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Think about it-------Brown nosers attract brown nosers. Nough

  25. canceling a contract

    loricatus replied to beachgirl01's topic in Travel

    Just remember the mantra of a travel nurse: " I can do anything for 13 weeks." It really helps to mark off each shift or week on a make shift calendar BTW, thanks for the compliments. Wow, not many...